Links and services
The resource room has print copies of brochures and booklets on a variety of legal topics, many published by the Legal Services Society (LSS).
We can also refer you to websites and services that have the legal information most helpful to your situation, such as the following:
BC Supreme Court
The BC Supreme Court website contains information about BC Supreme Court, including links to court rules, forms, and judgments.
BC Supreme Court Self-Help Information Centre
The BC Supreme Court Self-Help Information Centre website provides information about how this centre (in Vancouver) can help you prepare to represent yourself in BC Supreme Court. It also links to other legal information websites and services.
Courthouse Libraries BC
Courthouse Libraries BC provides the following websites:
The Clicklaw website providing extensive links for legal information, education, and help for British Columbians.
The Courthouse Libraries BC website can help you find a wide range of legal information. The society operates law libraries across BC, including one at the Nanaimo courthouse, providing access to a large collection of print materials, electronic resources, and online databases.
Nanaimo Courthouse Library
35 Front Street
Nanaimo, BC
Phone: 250-741-3870
Dial-A-Law is a library of pre-recorded scripts prepared by lawyers to provide practical information about various legal topics and your rights. You can access Dial-A-Law scripts online or by telephone.
MultiLingoLegal
This website provides links to legal information in languages other than English, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Law Courts Education Society of BC
The Law Courts Education Society of BC website contains resources, a self-help centre, and a learning centre, all with information about the justice system.
Legal Services Society
The Legal Services Society provides several legal information resources:
The Family Law in BC website contains legal information, publications, videos, audio clips, and other self-help materials to help people solve family law problems, including self-help guides with all the necessary forms and instructions.
LawLINE provides legal information and legal advice over the phone to eligible callers. LawLINE lawyers and paralegals can explain options, make phone calls or write letters on your behalf, and help you fill out forms.
LawLINK is a website that connects you to reliable information and websites to help you solve your legal problem.
The Legal Services Society website contains information about how to apply for legal aid, online publications, and more.
Ministry of Attorney General
The Ministry of Attorney General has several websites that provide useful information:
The Court Services branch of the Ministry of Attorney General is responsible for all court services in BC. The website contains information about court procedures and services.
The Family Justice website contains general information of interest to BC couples who have separated or who are about to separate. It may also be useful for guardians and other family members, such as grandparents.
The Families Change website is designed to help children and teens understand separation and divorce. It also has resources to help parents support their children.
People's Law School
The People's Law School website has legal information on a wide range of topics. Many of the publications are available in languages other than English.
Provincial Court of BC
The Provincial Court of BC website contains information about Provincial (Family) Court, including links to court rules, forms, and judgments.